Retinol + Acne Complex
Oily + Acne-Prone Skin AM + PM TSA Approved
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Benefits
- Clears all grades of acne
- Helps to prevent future blemishes
- Minimizes the appearance of post-breakout red + brown marks
- Aids healthy collagen; improves the look of textural acne scarring + visibly smoother skin
- Creamy treatment serum absorbs quickly
Before + After
Protocol
A 12-week independent, third-party clinical evaluation of 40 subjects with moderate to severe acne vulgaris. Subjects represented females ages 21-33 with Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI. Supported with the use of Gentle Cleanser and Sheer Fluid Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 during the study.
Duration
12 Weeks
PRODUCT REGIMEN
Usage
Directions
Due to the unique potency of Retinol + Acne Complex, begin use gradually.
- After Getting Skin Ready®, apply a thin layer 2-3 times/week.
- Gradually increase to daily use as tolerated.
- Pair with ZO’s Hydrating Crème to soothe + comfort skin.
- Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 or higher daily during initial retinol acclimation.
- Provider monitoring is recommended.
Anticipated Reactions
Redness, flakiness, dryness, burning, or stinging are all normal, anticipated reactions when starting retinol. With regular product use, skin will acclimate, revealing a smoother, more even-toned and youthful-looking complexion. Pair your retinol with a ZO® functional hydrator to minimize anticipated reactions. Consult a physician for customized retinol protocol. Like prescription retinoic acid, retinol will make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Wear SPF 30 or higher daily.
Have questions on the recommended order to apply your ZO® products? Contact your local physician or use our live chat to speak to a ZO® Skincare Specialist for more information.
Key Ingredients
- 1% Retinol in a Microemulsion
- Powerfully improves exfoliation in pores to prevent future acne; aids healthy collagen and improves the look of textural acne scarring + skin smoothness
- 2% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid
- Unclogs impactions to clear existing breakouts in a delivery system that provides extended pore-clearing action
- Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate + Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate
- Azelaic acid and tranexamic acid derivatives; minimize the formation of post-acne red + brown marks for clear, even skin tone
- ZO-RRS²®
- Exclusive plant stem cell complex soothes visible redness while helping to neutralize aging free radicals
Active Ingredients - Salicylic Acid 2.0%
Inactive Ingredients
Water, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Dimethicone, Silica, Cetyl Glyceryl Ether, Retinol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture, Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture, Lecithin, Propanediol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, BHT, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Sulfate, Polysorbate 20, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Bakuchiol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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